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Madison, Wisconsin

Radiation Therapist - Part Time Days

Radiation Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo nightsPart-Time

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Job Description

It's more than a career, it's a calling WI-Turville Bay Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: Completion of Radiation Oncology program and ARRT-T credential. Sign-on Bonus: Please speak with your recruiter about sign on bonus eligibility!

Relocation assistance is available for those who qualify. * * Qualified external candidates only Fulfill your calling and be a part of the SSM Team. Apply Today! Job Summary: Administers radiation therapy by exposing specific areas of the patient's body to prescribed doses of radiation.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic parameters accurately. Delivers appropriate patient treatment plan in collaboration with physician and dosimetrist. Maintains detailed records of all therapy sessions.

Maintains and adjusts necessary equipment, including linear accelerator. Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately. Ensures all activities comply with regulatory agency standards.

Ensures prompt submission of high-quality of all images and documents sent to PACS (image quality, correct lead markers and patient data/history). Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department.

Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION Associate's degree or completion of a radiation certification program EXPERIENCE No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant standing and walking.

Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more). Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.

Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent lifting/moving of patients. Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.

Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Rare kneeling and sitting.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS State of Work Location: Illinois Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And ARRT-T Radiation Therapy - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) And Radiation Therapist - Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) State of Work Location: Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And ARRT-T Radiation Therapy - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 6901150164 Turville Bay Radiation Oncology Scheduled Weekly Hours: 28 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All

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Key Responsibilities

Administers radiation therapy by positioning patients and delivering prescribed radiation doses according to treatment plans. Maintains detailed clinical records and ensures all equipment is functioning safely and correctly.

Requirements

Requires an associate's degree or completion of a radiation certification program. Must hold ARRT-T certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) credentials.

Qualifications

Education
Associate degree

Key Skills

Patient positioningTreatment planningLinear accelerator operationRecord keepingSafety complianceClinical documentation

Radiation Therapy Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Radiation Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Therapist - Part Time Days at SSM Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Radiation Therapy — ranked against 579 active Radiation Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Top Radiation Therapist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution17 jobs

5
<$125k
3
$125k-150k
4
$150k-175k
3
$175k-200k
2
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs

401k / retirement match
93%
Sign-on bonus
53% this job
CME allowance
20%
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
13% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$70.83-$99.15/hr
#2

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$72.18-$96.52/hr
#3

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$75-$95/hr
#4

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$65.1-$91.14/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.1this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Radiation Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 579 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$433k
Typical market rent
$1,616/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Madison, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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